Coin Collector

Coin Collector gives you all the information, news, expert advice, market insight and inspiration you need to build your coin collection and get the most from your hobby. Every issue features in-depth collecting guides giving you the lowdown on coins from a wide range of periods and location, from Viking and Roman coins to the latest coins issued by mints around the world. Each issue includes the unique and popular ‘British Numismatist’ section, bringing you the latest discoveries, exhibitions, theories and literature from the academic world of numismatics. Written by authors, curators and learned experts, the pages provide an academic yet still accessible take on the hobby.

Coin Collector

Welcome to Coin Collector

coin update • THE LATEST COIN NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

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auction update • TH E LATEST COIN SALES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

price £ watch • YOUR QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO ONLINE SALES, IN ASSOCIATION WITH DELCAMPE.NET

Berlin World Money Fair 2025 • Jeff Garrett details how the Berlin World Money Fair differs from American numismatic shows.

How to Snag Rare Fair Coins and Keep Your Sanity • Fresh from attending the World Money Fair in Berlin, Sebastian Wieschowski shares a light-hearted survival guide to obtaining fair-exclusive coins.

Big Coins of Europe • Some large coin issues have caught the eye of Michael Burzan in this month’s ‘Treasure Hunt’.

Coins of the Ottoman–Venetian Wars • As Ema Šikić explains, a long running conflict between the Ottoman Empire and the Republic of Venice resulted in interesting coin issues.

1890 Penny Postage Jubilee Medal • Using his extensive research, postal historian John Davies shares the story behind the 1890 Penny Postage Jubilee commemorative medal.

West African States • With their beautiful designs and numerous varieties, Jonathan Callaway points out that the banknotes of the West African States offer an interesting collecting option.

The 7th Century AD • Paula Hammond observes how the 7th century AD saw the introduction of the penny in Anglo-Saxon England.

new coins • YOUR GUIDE TO NEW COINS FROM AROUND THE WORLD WWW.COLLECTORS-CLUB-OF-GREAT-BRITAIN.CO.UK

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